ASTM D1837-01
Historical Standard: ASTM D1837-01 Standard Test Method for Volatility of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases
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ASTM D1837
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is a measure of the relative purity of the various types of liquefied petroleum (LP) gases and helps to ensure suitable volatility performance. The test results, when properly related to vapor pressure and density of the product, can be used to indicate the presence of butane and heavier components in propane type LP-gas, and pentane and heavier components in propane-butane and butane type fuels. The presence of hydrocarbon compounds less volatile than those of which the LP-gas is primarily composed is indicated by an increase in the 95 % evaporated temperature.
1.2 When the type and concentration of higher boiling components is required, chromatographic analysis should be used.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D96 Test Method for Water and Sediment in Crude Oil by Centrifuge Method (Field Procedure)
D1796 Test Method for Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure)
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
Keywords
butane; liquefied petroleum (LP) gases; LPG; propane; volatility;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.160.30 (Gaseous fuels)
DOI: 10.1520/D1837-01
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